On this date in 1996, Jeffrey Lee Pierce of The Gun Club died of a brain hemorrhage.
Video: The Gun Club - Sex Beat (1981) - youtube
Blogload: The Gun Club - Fire Of Love - cactusmouthinformer.blogspot.com
Monday, March 31, 2008
Rest In Peace
Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle
On this date in 1982, Simple Minds released their ninth single, "Promised You A Miracle". It was backed by "Theme From Great Cities". The 12" also included an instrumental called "Seeing Out The Angel". The A side appeared on their fifth album, New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84). The other tracks were non-LP tracks. The single reached the #13 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Glasgow, Scotland new wave band continues on.
Video: Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Simple Minds - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) - awangarda.blogspot.com
The Dark - Chemical Warfare
On this date in 1982, The Dark released their debut album, Chemical Warfare. It contained the singles, "The Masque" and "On The Wires". The Islington, England punk band released five singles and two albums by 1981 and while active since then, have not released new material.
Blogload: The Best Of The Dark - discografiasfree.blogspot.com
Adam and The Ants - Antmusic EP
In March of 1982, the EP, Antmusic, was released though it was not sanctioned by Adam & The Ants. The songs had been recorded in August of 1979 and the recordings were not owned by Adam & The Ants so they had little to say. The EP tracks were "Kicks", "Physical", "Friends" and "Car Trouble Parts 1 & 2". The EP reached #46 on the U.K. charts. The band on this EP were not the 1982 version of the band. The band was Adam Ant, Matthew Ashman, Dave Barbarossa and Andy Warren. All of the tracks appeared on 1980's debut album, Dirk Wears White Sox. 
Blogload: Adam and The Ants - Dirk Wears White Sox - gustavoeo.net
Happy Birthday!
Jaz Coleman (born Jeremy Coleman) of Killing Joke turns 50 today!
Killing Joke, left to right:
Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Geordie Walker and Youth
Killing Joke...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Killing Joke has an official website: killingjoke.com
Video: Killing Joke - Love Like Blood (1985) - youtube
Blogload: Killing Joke - debut album - recessed-filter.blogspot.com
Lightning Raiders - Psychedelic Musik
On this date in 1980, Lightning Raiders released their debut single, "Psychedelic Musik". It was backed by "Views". The London punk band released just two singles before disbanding. Ex-Sex Pistols Steve Jones and Paul Cook played on this record. They were not official members of the band. They were repaying a debt to bassist Andy Allen who played bass on The Sex Pistols single, "Silly Thing".
Blogload: Lightning Raiders - Psychedelic Musik and Views - nuzzprowlinwolf.blogspot.com
Patti Smith - Because The Night
On this date in 1978, Patti Smith released her sixth single, "Because The Night". It was backed by "God Speed". The A side was from her third album, Easter. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The single, which reached the #5 in the U.K. and the #13 in the U.S., was her biggest hit. It was co-written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith.
Video: Patti Smith - Because The Night - on Old Grey Whistle Test - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: Patti Smith - Easter - tunestop.blogspot.com
The Boomtown Rats - She's So Modern
On this date in 1982, The Boomtown Rats released their third single, "She's So Modern". The B side was "Lying Again". The A side Appeared on their second album, A Tonic For The Troops. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #12 spot on the U.K. charts. The Irish punk/new wave band disbanded in 1986.
Video: The Boomtown Rats - She's So Modern - on Top Of The Pops 1978 - youtube
Blogload: The Boomtown Rats - A Tonic For The Troops - drunksongs.blogspot.com
Eddie and The Hot Rods - I Might Be Lying
On this date in 1977, Eddie and the Hot Rods released their fifth single, "I Might Be Lying". It was backed by "Ignore Them (Always Crashing In The Same Bar)". Neither track appeared on an album but both were added as bonuses to their second album, Life On The Line, when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #44 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Essex, U.K. power-pop/proto punk band disbanded in 1981. Bassist Paul Gray left before the end to play in The Damned.
Blogload: Eddie and The Hot Rods - Life On The Line - hazmegritar.blogspot.com
We Want The Airwaves
Radio Radio...
WNYE (91.5 FM), long one of those shadowy stations floating around the lower left side of the FM dial, wants to become a player.
Last Sunday, it broke out "Radio New York," a format that features indie music anchored by six hours of live programming every morning.
- NY Daily News Article
Independent radio stations KEXP 90.3 FM in Seattle and Radio New York 91.5 FM have joined forces to create Radio Liberation, an unprecedented partnership dedicated to listeners and independent music.
I don't live in New York anymore but Club80 does.
If you do the check out...Radio New York
or Radio Liberation NY
In Seattle check out Radio Liberation Seattle
And, of course, you can listen on the web.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Happy Birthday!
Lene Lovich (born Lili-Marlene Premilovich) turns 59 today.
Lene Lovich...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lene Lovich Fansite: lenelovich.com
Video: Lene Lovich - New Toy - on Top Of The Pops 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Lene Lovich - Stateless - www.taringa.net
Bananarama - Really Saying Something
On this date in 1982, Bananarama released their third single, "Really Saying Something". It was backed by "Give Us Back Our Cheap Fares". The A side was fron their debut album, Deep Sea Skiving. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus on a later CD release. Fun Boy Three sang background on the A side (sort of a payback for Bananarama's backup vocals on Fun Boy Three's "T'aint What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It)" from earlier in 1982). The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band is still intact though one original member, Siobhan Fahey, left in 1988.
Video: Bananarama - Really Saying Something - youtube
Blogload: Bananarama - Deep Sea Skiving - lost-intyme.blogspot.com
The Members - Radio
In March of 1982, The Members released their eighth single, "Radio". It was backed by "(If You) Can't Stand Up". The A side appeared on their third album, Uprhythm, Downbeat. The B side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Camberley, England punk/post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1983.
Video: The Members - Radio - youtube
Not Radio but...
Blogload: The Members - Sounds Of The Suburbs - A Collection Of The Members Finest Moments - zxunami.bloringa.net
The Dream Syndicate
On this date in 1982, The Dream Syndicate released their self-titled debut EP. It included "Sure Thing", "That's What You Always Say", "When You Smile" and "Some Kinda Itch". The second and third track appeared on their debut album, The Days Of Wine And Roses, though they were re-recorded versions. The post punk/power pop band from Los Angeles disbanded in 1989. Steve Wynn went on to a successful solo career.
Blogload: The Dream Syndicate - debut EP - madparade.blogspot.com
Pearls Galore!
Just a little rarity that I found over at VINYL GOLDMINE - Lost New Wave & Power Pop Gems: PEARL HARBOUR - Pearls Galore!
Orange Juice - Poor Old Soul
In March of 1981, Orange Juice released their fourth single, "Poor Old Soul". It was backed by "Poor Old Soul Pt. 2". They were both non-LP tracks. The Glasgow, Scotland post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1985. Lead singer Edwyn Collins would embark on a successful solo career.
Video: Orange Juice - Poor Old Soul and Rip It Up - live (date unknown) - youtube
Blogload: Poor Old Soul and Poor Old Soul Pt. 2 - spinstersrock.blogspot.com
The Birthday Party - Prayers On Fire
On this date in 1981, The Birthday Party released their second album, Prayers On Fire. It contained the single, "Nick The Stripper". The Melbourne, Australia post-punk band originally recorded under the name The Boys Next Door. In fact, their self-titled debut album was originally released under the name The Boys Next Door before being repackaged. The band called it quits in 1983 and frontman Nick Cave formed The Bad Seeds.
Blogload: The Birthday Party - Prayers On Fire - lost-intyme.blogspot.com
4" Be 2" - All Of The Lads
In March of 1981, 4" Be 2" released their third single, All Of The Lads. It was actually an EP that contained "All Of The Lads", "Jimmy Jones" and "Bitch". The London post punk band was fronted by Jimmy Lydon, Johnny's younger brother. This was their last single as Jimmy left the band. They continued on for a little longer with Martin Lydon handling the vocals, Jimmy's younger brother.
Not All Of The Lads but...
Blogload: 4" Be 2" - One Of The Lads - debut 12" - geranium-rollmops.blogspot.com
MX-80 Sound - Out Of The Tunnel
In March of 1980, MX-80 Sound released their second album, Out Of The Tunnel. It contained the single, "Someday You'll Be King". The punk band from Bloomington, Indiana has since moved to san Francisco where metal has become the major influence on their musical style.
Blogload: MX-80 Sound - Out Of The Tunnel - commercialzone.blogspot.com
Magazine - Secondhand Daylight
On this date in 1979, Magazine released their second album, Secondhand Daylight". It contained the single, "Rhythm Of Cruelty". The Manchester, England post punk band, fronted by original Buzzcocks' frontman Howard Devoto, disbanded in 1981.
Blogload: Magazine - Secondhand Daylight - k-kao-shima.blogspot.com
Sex Pistols - Silly Thing
On this date in 1979, Sex Pistols released their seventh single, "Silly Thing". It was backed by "Who Killed Bambi?". It was almost the Sex Pistols. The London punk band had disbanded in 1978 when Johnny Rotten left the band. However, the Malcolm McLaren marketing machine was still rolling. Drummer Paul Cook handled the vocals on the A side while Eddie "Tenpole" Tudor handled the vocals on the B side. Both tracks were from the Great Rock & Roll Swindle soundtrack. The single reached the #6 spot on the U.K. singles chart.
Video: Sex Pistols - Silly Thing - youtube
Blogload: The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle - soundtrack - walldill.blogspot.com
The Jam - Strange Town
In March of 1979, The Jam released their seventh single, "Strange Town". It was backed by "The Butterfly Collector". Neither track initially appeared on an album. The A side was added to their fourth album, Setting Sons, on a later CD re-release. The B side was not. The single reached the #15 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Woking, England punk/mod revivalist band disbanded in 1982. Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have toured together since. Paul Weller has no interest in a reunion.
Video: The Jam - Strange Town - live 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The Jam - Setting Sons - ustedville.blogspot.com
Alley Cats - Nothing Means Nothing Anymore
On this date in 1978, Alley Cats released their debut single, "Nothing Means Nothing Anymore". It was backed by "Give Me A Little Pain". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Nightmare City. The Los Angeles area (Lomita, California) punk band were not rockabilly, despite the "cat" name. They disbanded in 1988.
Video: Alley Cats - Nothing Means Nothing Anymore - from Urgh! A Music War - youtube
Blogload: The Alley Cats - Nightmare City - powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter (You Don't Give Me Love)
On this date in 1982, Tears For Fears released their second single, "Pale Shelter (You Don't Give Me Love)". It was backed by "The Prisoner". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, The Hurting. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Bath, England new wave band was driven by Curt Smith and Roland Orzabel. Curt left the band in 1990 but returned in 2000. They are still active.
Video: Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter (You Don't Give Me Love) - youtube
Blogload: Tears For Fears - The Hurting - nrrules.blogspot.com
New Math - They Walk Among You
On this date in 1982, New Math released their debut EP, They Walk Among You. It included "They Walk Among You", "Garden Of Delight", "Branded", "Invocation" and "American Survival". The Rochester, NY post punk, horror-influenced band had previously released two singles. They would release one full length album before disbanding in 1984.
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